Beyond the Barbell

Episode 4 of 'Beyond the Barbell' dives into the mechanics behind the infamous word "posture" and why correcting it might not actually be the key to getting rid of the dreaded neck or back pain that you feel from sitting all day. Registered Physiotherapist Brendon Ip shares his take on the correction of posture and what it means to find the balance of forces that enable you to be pain free whereas Registered Kinesiologist and Strength and Conditioning Coach Cean Bod-Oy takes a look at the movement side of the equation and brings to light some current research that changes our preconceived notions of what "good posture" is. 

Episode 3 of 'Beyond the Barbell' takes a quick overview of ACL biomechanics and how lower extremity muscles can load or protect the ACL in a variety of sporting positions and angles. Registered Physiotherapist Brendon Ip explains the direct and indirect ways the ACL is loaded and how you can apply this knowledge to "bulletproof" and protect your ACL by incorporating accessory exercises to address commonly neglected areas. 

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Episode 2 of 'Beyond the Barbell' takes a quick look at why having a coach and having a training program can benefit you in ways that might not be so obvious. Join Head Coach Mandeep Khatkar and Brendon Ip, the Director of Physiotherapy at United Barbell Club as they discuss some general misconceptions in the public about programming and how you can make your training more effective by implementing it into your workouts.

Episode 1 of 'Beyond the Barbell' takes us back to the start of United Barbell Club as co-owners Mandeep Khatkar, Carl Zheng and Brendon Ip sit down to re-visit the origins of United Barbell Club from the genesis of the idea to start a gym to the club's current iteration as well as the similarities that brought them together and the collective vision for where the gym is headed in the future.